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Abituzumab may be potential treatment for scleroderma
SAN DIEGO — Abituzumab has the potential to block TGF-beta-induced fibroblast to myofibroblast transition, and deter fibrosis development, according to Eileen Samy, PhD, a senior scientist specializing in immunology at EMD Serono Research and Development Institute Inc.
Group formulates treatment plans for NSAID-resistant chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis
Members of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance have developed three consensus treatment plans for patients with chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis resistant to NSAIDs and/or those with active spinal lesions, according to report published by the group.
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Shock-wave therapy improves finger ulcers in patients with scleroderma
SAN DIEGO — Low-level extracorporeal shock-wave therapy demonstrated clinically meaningful improvement in patients with systemic scleroderma and finger ulcers, according to findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting.
VIDEO: Anabasum shows acceptable safety, tolerability for diffuse system sclerosis
SAN DIEGO — At the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, Robert F. Spiera, MD, of the Hospital for Special Surgery, spoke about the safety and efficacy of anabasum, a cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist, for the treatment of diffuse system sclerosis.
Patients with systemic sclerosis face many physical, emotional struggles
Patients with systemic sclerosis live with significant physical and social limitations that are damaging to their self-image and identity, and may have diminished confidence in the care they are receiving for their condition, according to results.
Elevated adipsin linked with pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis
Among patients with systemic sclerosis, elevated levels of adipsin were linked with pulmonary arterial hypertension, according to a recently published analysis.
Epitope-based blood test may identify active systemic sclerosis
MADRID — A conformational epitope-based assay may be effective in identifying systemic sclerosis patients whose disease is active, regardless of whether their condition is classified as limited or diffuse, according to a study presented at the EULAR Congress, here.
Unspoken and Undiagnosed: Addressing Sex and Intimacy Issues in Rheumatic Disease
Sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues may rank high among the complaints reported by patients with rheumatic diseases, but these complaints often remain unaddressed in the clinical setting, for several reasons. Poor communication between physicians and patients is the most likely explanation, along with poor communication between patients and their partners. However, the reasons for this communication gap, which may range from stigma to time constraints in the clinic, are up for debate.
Nailfold videocapillaroscopy may aid in early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis
MADRID — Nailfold videocapillaroscopy demonstrated feasibility as a diagnostic tool for systemic sclerosis, particularly among patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon, according to findings presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology.
Through the Cracks: Niche Patient Population Battles Dermatopathologic Complications of Rheumatic Disease
Patients with serious skin complications associated with rheumatic diseases may face a host of obstacles. Misdiagnosis is common. They are treated with non-curative therapies that can carry complications. Where rheumatology ends and dermatology begins is often a blurry line, so patients find themselves volleying between specialties. They veer in and out of remission.
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